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Beat boredom at work by being proactive, rather than job-hopping

 

I feel like I’ve been in cruise control in my job for some time now and I’m actually missing feeling challenged. I want to do more, but not just more of the same – maybe a new project or dealing with some new technology. The problem, though, is that the scope for such a thing this in my company (a mid-size IT solutions provider) is currently quite limited, so I’m wondering whether I should look for a new job instead. Or maybe I should wait to see who leaves around Chinese New Year after the bonuses have been paid? I’m not the sort of person looking to eventually become CEO, but it would be nice to build on my existing management skills. What would you suggest I do?